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Borbeck Family History

Borbeck Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bobeck, Norbeck, Forbeck, Torbeck, Vorbeck, Bobek, Boback, Brobeck

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Where is the Borbeck family from?

You can see how Borbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borbeck family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Borbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Borbeck family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Borbeck's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Borbeck families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Borbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borbeck census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 47 immigration records available for the last name Borbeck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 382 military records available for the last name Borbeck. For the veterans among your Borbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borbeck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Borbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Borbeck in 1962 was 64, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borbeck ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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